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D442 JJD

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,397 mi
Last recorded118,397 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD442 JJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,397 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body corroded

Nearside and offside front and rear subframes and all suspensions and coil springs are corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 118,397 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body corroded

Nearside and offside front and rear subframes and all suspensions and coil springs are corroded

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 118,302 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body corroded

Nearside and offside front and rear subframes and all suspensions and coil springs are corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,122 miles

Hazard switch slightly faulty

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Washers only just hit the screen

Wipers o my just clear the screen

Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 119,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 112,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 110,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 109,433 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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D442 JJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D442 JJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D442 JJD registered?

D442 JJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D442 JJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D442 JJD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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